The document pertains to case number 81596, titled "DEBIPARSHAD, M.D. VS. DIST. CT. LANDESS," currently managed by the Supreme Court of Nevada. It is classified as an original civil proceeding involving mandamus. The case has been closed following the issuance of a notice in lieu of remittitur. Oral arguments were held on September 13, 2021, in Las Vegas, and the case was submitted for decision on the same date.
The petitioners include Allegiant Institute Inc., Debiparshad Professional Services, LLC, and several individuals associated with them, all represented by attorneys from the firms Lemons, Grundy & Eisenberg and Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP. The real party in interest is Jason George Landess, represented by attorneys from The Jimmerson Law Firm and Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC. The respondents include Kerry Louise Earley and the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County.
A filing fee was paid on August 10, 2020, but an original writ due by January 3, 2022, remains overdue. The document indicates that the information provided should not be considered an official record, and for official documentation, parties should contact the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Nevada.
E-Payment of $250.00 was made by S. Brent Vogel on 08/10/2020. On the same date, a Petition for Writ of Mandamus was filed (case number 20-29383), along with multiple appendices (Volumes 1 to 14, corresponding case numbers 20-29384 to 20-29404). An amended Appendix to Petition for Writ (Volume 9) was filed on 08/18/2020. An Order directing the Real Party in Interest to answer the petition was issued on 08/26/2020, with a response due in 28 days. A telephonic extension granted on 08/28/2020 extended the answer due date to October 7, 2020.
On 09/30/2020, a motion for stipulation to extend time for the Real Party to file an answering brief was filed, followed by an approved second extension on 10/02/2020, setting the new deadline for October 14, 2020. On that date, the Real Party submitted a motion to exceed word limits for their answer, which was subsequently stricken on 11/18/2020 due to non-compliance with type-volume limitations. The Real Party was granted 21 days to file a compliant answer or renew their motion.
On 12/09/2020, the Real Party filed an answer to the writ and its corresponding appendix. A motion to extend the time for the Petitioners' reply was filed on 12/17/2020 and granted, allowing until January 22, 2021, for the reply submission. The Petitioners' Reply in Support of the Petition for Writ of Mandamus was filed on 01/22/2021, and a case status update indicated that briefing was completed. An Order Scheduling Oral Argument was filed on 08/10/2021 for a hearing set for September 13, 2021, limited to 30 minutes.
Court attendees must follow CDC-recommended social distancing and sanitization protocols during the coronavirus pandemic. While oral arguments are currently scheduled to occur in person, they may shift to videoconference if CDC guidelines or local circumstances change, with notifications to parties by September 9, 2021. In such a case, BlueJeans videoconferencing will be utilized, requiring participants to have proper internet access and audio-visual capabilities. If technical issues arise, teleconference will be the backup method, necessitating access to a landline. Parties must inform the Clerk of the Court within five days of the order regarding the attorney(s) who will argue, including their contact information, via email. Additional notices and updates regarding case status and participation were issued, including the disqualification of Justice Ron Parraguirre from the case. The oral argument took place on September 13, 2021, and the case was submitted for decision. On December 2, 2021, the court issued an authored opinion granting the petition, with the decision finalized and notifications sent accordingly.
